El Pollo Loco

1085 reviews

2131 Monterey Hwy Unit 30, San Jose, CA 95125

restaurants.elpolloloco.com

+14089712012

About

El Pollo Loco is a Mexican restaurant located at 2131 Monterey Hwy Unit 30, San Jose, CA 95125. It has received 1085 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-11PM
Tuesday10AM-11PM
Wednesday10AM-11PM
Thursday10AM-11PM
Friday10AM-11PM
Saturday10AM-11PM
Sunday10AM-11PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of El Pollo Loco: 2131 Monterey Hwy Unit 30, San Jose, CA 95125

  • El Pollo Loco has 4.0 stars from 1085 reviews

  • Mexican restaurant

  • "First time at this location, was expecting the normal excellent roast chicken I've received over the years from El Pollo Loco's pretty much everywhere"

    "The woman that was helping me was very nice"

    "The people who work there are not friendly and I noticed if you are using snap or foodstamps they kinda look down at the person "

    "Every time I pick up my order is not ready and the lady(hispanic) at the drive-thru with tough attitude never friendly, the forks are never given to you laminated"

    "I always order the 3 piece meals and they never fail me to give me the wrong sauces"

Reviews

  • Adrian Alejandro

First time at this location, was expecting the normal excellent roast chicken I've received over the years from El Pollo Loco's pretty much everywhere. Not impressed with the quality here, meat was tough, chewy and tasted not so good. Beans and rice were also sub par. Bad day? Hope so.

  • Britta Krantovski

The woman that was helping me was very nice. The problem is I ordered all dark meat, and that's not what I got. That's the problem with fast food you have to check every single little thing before you leave. All the way down to seeing if they put the salad dressing in the bag.

  • Lori Garcia

The people who work there are not friendly and I noticed if you are using snap or foodstamps they kinda look down at the person .I don't know if I would go back to that one but there is one on braham and Camden.I was going to eat in but they were very rude so I took it home.

  • Tynxt V

Every time I pick up my order is not ready and the lady(hispanic) at the drive-thru with tough attitude never friendly, the forks are never given to you laminated. The New young girl at the drive-thru does better job always attends you cheerful and with a good attitude

  • Andy “Deezballs2600” Vo

I always order the 3 piece meals and they never fail me to give me the wrong sauces. The chicken is great, but right before giving me the food, they would look at the receipt and somehow managed to get the wrong sauces. I don’t know if they doing on purpose or what.

  • Linda Mock

The price is good especially for seniors with the discount. The thing that has changed the most is what the put in the product you order. They don't put enough sauces and cheap on the meat. When I go in now I use coupons which makes me pay less.

  • Nombee Zombee (Nombee Zombee)

I wanted a burrito not a extra large tortilla with a insignificant amount of chicken or ingredients. (Grillers) I asked for extra guacamole and the lady was in such of a hurry to leave her shift that she even mentioned it in spanish as she

  • Alma Verdusco

Had the worst experience Thursday Night. We came in with my family around 745pm and half of the dinning room was already closed and let me remind you they close at 9! We still went in and had an awful order taker, she seemed very exhausted

  • Jae Duvall

This is one of the worst places to eat in San Jose. The order taker came from the back so loaded that she could barely keep her eyes open. I had to repeat my order a couple of times and when I asked for a Senior discount, she said no. When

  • Vincent L

We got some El Pollo Loco coupons in the mail and so came here to try it out, and it didn’t disappoint. We ordered their fire-grilled chicken pieces meal. The chicken was fairly moist, tender and tasty. We also tried their beef quesadilla

  • Ana Sobalvarro

They don't stinge you with the chicken portion. I asked for a double chicken tostada and they were chunks not like there other Pollo Loco in Camden that the stiff you with getting it shredded not giving you what you pay for which is less

  • Bridget Sierra

The chicken is so delicious!! There is a drive thru as well. It is on the side of Panda Express & curves around to the back. The rice was not to my liking, it lacked flavor. The salsa is good & the tacos carbona are very tasty. They are

  • David Burdick

More than (6) choices to get great fast food. home depot and target and many other quality shopping adventures to be had in an 1/8 of a mile circle. A great quick stop for a busy inividual trying to round up meals for the whole family

  • Lou Martinez

Fresh, hot, and delicious. Chicken was still good. Can't mess up with beans. The broccoli was moldy. I told two of their employees. One agreed and threw my plate away. However, no one offered to substitute the broccoli and no one

  • Vanessa Demetrus

Locked the doors 10 mins early and wouldnt take my EBT card at the drive through. Even though there were still about 5 people eating inside the restaraunt! Poorly managed, and even WORSE customer service! Very disappointed! More

  • Mike Jones

Food at El Pollo Loco is fantastic always look forward to it Services great atmosphere not so great please be advised there is a homeless population around the area so most likely you will run into a panhandler the advise More

  • K Lv

Food was good, I got a grand bowl thinking it would be FILLED UP but it wasn't. I had a little rice in the corner of my bowl and the bowl w everything in it wasn't even up to the top to fill up.

  • C Castle

Everything made fresh! Delicious! Fast and clean dining area inside. Loved the chicken tortilla soup! Loaded with chicken and veggies! Reasonably priced. Great value. Will definitely return! More

  • Fernando Soriano

Food is fresh, as always but the cashier knew nothing about the El Pollo Loco App. Didn't even bother to get someone else to assist. She just took care of the next customer. More

  • Stephen Rendon

nov. 20, 2023. havnt had el pollo in so long. this was the worst coming back. got a coupon and the cashier server didnt want to take it. got a simple taco plate and bounced. More

  • Larry H

I came right when they opened the restaurant at 10AM. I only waited 5 minutes for my whole chicken order. The toilet needed code to enter and didn't have paper.

  • Conrad Paz

I like the food, but service is at or below par. On this particular visit, courtesy was out the window (although other visits have been better).

  • J. Tran

Chicken very salty, corn & rice is cold. Services is slow. I have a Big order in front of me so i have to wait about 20 minutes. More

  • Helena Gutierrez

Lilia Ramirez provide me with excellent customer service. She always greets you with a ☺ smile
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  • Jacko Lin

This Monterey Rd. Location customer service can be deceiving. Make sure to check your order before leaving. More

  • Keven UJ

Mouth-watering food, as always. Place seems a little busy around lunch, bring your coupons (ask cashier).

  • Juan Elisondo

The rice needs to be cooked more longer it was raw when I got my burrito …
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  • Kenny juarez

Excellent customer friendly and prompt service. Thank you...
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  • Raquel Tripp

There were rat/mouse droppings wrapped up with my food.
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  • DaysMar Barraza

Fresh grilled chicken and sides complements the fast and friendly service... …

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